Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr Bossman Eric Asare, will resign from his position effective July 31, 2026, the government has announced.
Government Communications Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu disclosed this during a media briefing on Monday, June 15.
According to the Minister, Dr Asare has formally notified President John Dramani Mahama of his decision to leave the Commission after years of service.
Mr Kwakye Ofosu explained that Dr Asare’s resignation is motivated by his intention to return to academia and continue his professional career at the University of Ghana, where he previously served as a lecturer.
In his resignation letter, Dr Asare expressed appreciation to both the President and the people of Ghana for the opportunity to serve in one of the country’s most important constitutional institutions.
The announcement comes at a time when the Electoral Commission is already undergoing leadership changes. The government’s spokesperson revealed that another Deputy Chairperson of the Commission, Samuel Tettey, has retired from office.
As a result, constitutional processes have been activated to fill the vacancy created by Mr Tettey’s retirement. A nominee has already been submitted to the Council of State for consideration, and an official announcement will be made once the assessment is complete.
Attention will subsequently turn to identifying a replacement for Dr Asare ahead of his departure at the end of July.
